Total Access Communication (TAC) and Nokia have signed an agreement for the delivery of Multimedia Messaging System (MMS) for the DTAC brand mobile network in Thailand.
Under the agreement, Nokia will supply its Nokia Multimedia Messaging Center (MMSC), as well as the Nokia Terminal Gateway for non-MMS phones and the Nokia Profile Management server. In addition, Nokia will provide marketing support.
The Nokia MMS solution gives mobile subscribers with MMS phones the ability to send and receive text, images, graphics and sound blended into a single rich message. MMS-capable phones can also send multimedia messages directly to any e-mail address. The Nokia Terminal Gateway makes it possible even for users of non-MMS capable legacy GSM terminals to receive multimedia messages. Legacy-terminals users receive an SMS notification and can connect to a web site to view their MMS message.
"DTAC is happy to further strengthen the good co-operation with Nokia. We believe, the MMS solution will enable DTAC users to explore the new dimension of mobile communications and share the moments with relatives, friends or colleagues.” said Boonchai Bencharongkul, Chairman and CEO of DTAC.
"We are pleased to expand and deepen our relationship with DTAC for new multimedia messaging services. Through Nokia’s state-of-the-art MMS solution, DTAC’s subscribers will be able to enjoy innovative, fun and easy-to-use multimedia services. This includes content access, person-to-person mobile messaging that includes messaging from handset to email, email to handset or between applications and handsets. Nokia remains committed to working alongside DTAC, making the mobile world a reality in Thailand,“said Matti Palomaki, Account Director, Nokia Networks.
DTAC is Thailand’s leading wireless communications brand, with over four million customers. DTAC aims to make mobile communications easy, accessible and affordable, under a just and transparent pricing system. Telenor has been DTAC's strategic partner since 2000.
Within the industry, Nokia has the longest and most extensive experience in MMS, having piloted commercial systems since the third quarter of 2001 and has delivered an MMS solution since December 2001. Nokia's other MMS milestones include the world's first-ever MMS roaming and interconnection demonstrated in February 2002.
A market leader in the cellular industry in Asia Pacific, Nokia provides innovative, industry leading and market-relevant technology and products to around 20 diverse markets in the region.
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Further information:
Communications Department, Nokia Networks
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